Machinery Update for Subnautica

Subnautica is an open world survival game developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. It allows the player to explore an aquatic alien planet by scuba diving and travelling in submersibles, while collecting resources and food to survive. A machinery update has just been announced for Subnautica so let’s take a look at the changes.

Map Scanner Room

This update ensures that mapping and surveying will be easier than ever. There’s now extensive tools to both scan for nearby resources that makes this addition to your Subnautica tool set one to fabricate ASAP. This room will require power but can operate on its own or as part of a base. An exterior camera also enables the player to explore from the safety of their Map Room. Upgrades to this room include always-on HUD information for nearby resources and camera improvements.

Blood Kelp 2 Biome

The Blood Kelp biome expands in this latest update. This new pocket of Blood Kelp is similar to the original but will now be home to the new Crabsquid (for looking not touching). Both Zones will act as entrances to the Lost River biome which is currently in development. This biome is rich in rare resources for those willing to brave the depths.

Thermal Reactor

The Thermal Reactor is an item that has been fully functional for a while now gets a new model. It still functions in the same way but will look better while doing so. Placing these Reactors near a heat source can provide power to a Seabase.

Cyclops 2.0

This update to Cyclops makes it more impressive than ever and the improvements include:

The default depth has been increased from 200m to 500m

Proximity sensors have been added to assist with navigation

Lockers on the lower deck are now functional

Added exterior stationary hull cameras can be accessed while driving

New hatch animations means the hatch opens and closes when approached

And much more to be discovered

Bio and Nuclear Reactors

Nuclear Reactors require Uranium-based Reactor Rods to operate and once functional, the reactor can provide powerful, long lasting power for even large bases. In contrast, the Bio Reactors require plant waste to operate, providing reliable energy to your Seabase if you’re more environmentally conscious.

Creature Respawning

Does exactly what it says on the tin – creatures can now respawn. If they’re killed or eaten by another creature or the player, the creature will eventually respawn.

Floating Storage Container

After many, many, many hiccups, the Flaoting Storage container now actually works! You can fill it up with your tools of the trade and watch it float happily like it never did before.

So what do you make of these updates? Are they useful or do you prefer the current version of Subnautica? For more information check out the official announcement.

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